There are 9 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 55m$140–310Drive 402.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Eriecar 402.3 mi
7h 35m$74–107Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
11h$75–302Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 58m$97–514Fly Laguardia Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane LGA - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 54m$157–520Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 9m$112–673Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane EWR - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 54m$219–940Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 21m$104–543Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
9h 17m$543–1,072
Grand Central Terminal to Erie by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Erie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Erie is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Erie. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Erie is 527 miles. The road distance is 404.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Erie without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $140 - $310.
The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station takes 10h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Grand Central Terminal to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Grand Central Terminal to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Erie is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $310 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Erie via New York and Buffalo in around 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Grand Central Terminal to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Erie is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Erie.
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